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Coniston Country Fair
At Coniston Hall, Coniston Cumbria From 11.30 am Set in a stunning setting on the shores of Coniston Water, Coniston Country Fair is a traditional Lakeland Show offering visitors an enthralling insight into traditional Cumbrian Life. The show attracts thousands of visitors and locals alike each year and there is something for everyone with shows for Fell Foxhounds, Terriers, Beagles and Lurchers. Farming is represented with shows for Herdwick Sheep and Sheepdogs as well as traditional Cumbrian Walking Sticks. Traditional Cumbrian Sports are represented with a competition of Cumberland and Westmorland Wrestling and a Fell Race takes place from the show field to the top of the mighty Coniston Old Man and back following a route which would take the normal visitor most of the day to complete, these athletes run the course in under an hour. Terrier Racing takes place through the afternoon. The RAF will be present this year with the Sea King Rescue helicopter which, rescue's permitting will be landing on the field. We have a superb Craft Marquee offering the best from Lakeland Crafts people and there are trade stands, refreshments, amusements and much more. Image: The fell race trophy THE COMMITTEE WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL TRADERS, CRAFTS PEOPLE, COMPETITORS AND HELPERS FOR MAKING THE 2010 SHOW A SUCCESS IN SPITE OF THE APPALLING WEATHER. ESPECIALLY WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE MANY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC FOR COMING ALONG AND BRAVING THE WEATHER TO SUPPORT US WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN ON 24TH JULY 2011 Fell Race & Wrestling images Copyright Dave Oswald
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Coniston Country Fair Sunday 24th July 2011